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'Political interference': Concerns over RBNZ's capital rules review
Conflict zone: NZ's independent central bank and the Finance Minister's agenda.
Treasury keen on crisis time OCR cuts, not spending and money printing
The agency still can't pinpoint the benefits of the Covid-era $55 billion LSAP programme.
Analysis: What’s behind Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr’s shock resignation?
ANALYSIS: Orr’s resignation is quite unlike other public sector exits,
The Reserve Bank is worst in OECD - Richard Prebble
OPINION: The RBNZ relies on official statistics even though they are prone to be wrong.
Editorial: Govt must listen to RBNZ call for better economic statistics
OPINION: Failure to accurately record economic progress can have costly consequences.
‘Do better’: Reserve Bank governor says retail banks' profit margins should be cut
Adrian Orr's comments on Newstalk ZB come after the RBNZ cut the OCR yesterday.
How recent rate cuts could impact your mortgage strategy
Banks are expected to offer more fixed-rate cuts after the Official Cash Rate drop.
Watch: Reserve Bank Governor speaks after OCR cut, major banks lower lending rates
The Reserve Bank is now offering a fresh take on where the economy is headed.
Trump to impose Canada, Mexico, China tariffs this weekend
He plans 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods.
China set to post sluggish growth as doldrums deepen
Sluggish local demand and gathering storm clouds over the country’s trade outlook.
'Expect sub-5% home loan rates'
A broker cites the potential for some mortgage rates to fall in the next month or so.
US Fed cuts rate by quarter-point in third straight reduction
The Federal Reserve’s favoured inflation measure has ticked higher in recent months.
Donald Trump says he will not remove Jay Powell from Fed before term ends
Financial Times: President-elect also won’t rule out higher inflation from his tariffs.
Better times ahead? What we can learn from the interest rate yield curve
The trend of NZ's steeping yield curve looks likely to continue into 2025.
‘Soft-ish landing’: Why rates could be cut quickly
GDP on a per capita basis is terrible, this rates expert says.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records again after Fed rate cut
The favoured inflation gauge has eased and economic growth has been robust.
US stocks hit record high after Donald Trump clinches victory
Financial Times: US dollar on course for best day in years as ‘Trump trades’ take off.
China to hash out stimulus plan with American elections in its sights
Top lawmakers have so far refrained from unveiling a figure for the long-awaited stimulus.
Unemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?
New employment data this week will reveal the impact on jobs.
Greg Smith: Why the RBNZ has to cut the OCR by at least 0.75%
OPINION: Our economic data is dire, and the RBNZ must take drastic steps.
Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%
Financial Times: Core inflation was lower than economists’ expectations.
RBNZ cuts OCR: How the market reacted
NZ stocks rallied after the Reserve Bank cut its key interest rate by half a point.
'Brighter days ahead': Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 50 basis points to 4.75%, banks cut interest rates
Future changes to the OCR 'would depend on its evolving assessment of the economy'.
Fed wrestles with decision over how aggressively to cut interest rates
Financial Times: Close call over whether to lower rates by half or quarter point.
Wall St gains, data keeps smaller Fed rate cut in view
Path forward for interest rate cuts should keep people excited, wealth manager says.
Outgoing Treasury boss calls for capital gains tax and superannuation changes
Caralee McLiesh says structural changes are required to address NZ's structural deficit.
Asia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs test
Upcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.